New York City – It was supposed to be just another summer concert in Central Park. But when country music icon Keith Urban hit the stage for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in August 2016, no one expected one of the day’s biggest moments would come off-stage—and involve none other than ABC’s news legend David Muir.

In a moment fans still can’t stop talking about nearly a decade later, Muir shocked everyone by stepping into the crowd at Rumsey Playfield and snapping a spontaneous selfie with Urban—a rare glimpse at the ultra-private news anchor letting loose with a music megastar.

📸 “Did David Muir just take a selfie… with Keith Urban?!” one fan tweeted at the time. “I never knew I needed this crossover.”

The Selfie That Shattered the Internet

The now-iconic photo, taken on August 12, 2016, captured the two men grinning ear to ear—Urban in his signature rocker style, and Muir ditching the suit for a rare casual look.

The selfie made headlines across social media, sparking thousands of shares and memes. For fans used to seeing Muir delivering breaking news behind a desk, this candid moment was a welcome surprise.

“That smile? That’s not just a news anchor smile. That’s a fan-boy moment,” joked one Instagram user.

It also sparked a slew of fan fiction, cross-genre edits, and even t-shirts featuring the photo—solidifying its status as a legendary GMA pop culture moment.

Why Was David Muir Even There?

While Muir is typically associated with hard-hitting reports and prime-time interviews, he made a rare appearance at Good Morning America that day to support ABC’s summer programming, and more notably, as an admirer of Keith Urban’s music.

“David’s a big music guy,” an ABC insider revealed. “He keeps it low-key, but he’s a huge fan of live performances—and he’s always been a supporter of our concert series.”

That particular concert was part of Urban’s Ripcord tour promotion, which included a stop in Central Park that drew thousands of screaming fans—many of whom were just as excited to spot the World News Tonight anchor in the crowd.

Keith Urban’s Reaction? Priceless.

Urban, always the crowd-pleaser, later shared the photo on his Instagram account with the caption:

“When your favorite news guy shows up and rocks out in Central Park… selfie time! @DavidMuirABC 👊”

The post gained over 100,000 likes within hours and introduced Urban’s fan base to the more relaxed, relatable side of David Muir.

Still Talking About It Nearly a Decade Later

Fast forward to 2025, and the moment remains a favorite among longtime GMA viewers. It occasionally resurfaces in ABC retrospectives and even appeared in last year’s GMA 50th Anniversary Special.

“It was the crossover we didn’t know we needed,” said pop culture analyst Mia Carter. “Two incredibly successful, respected men in totally different industries just… being human. That’s the magic of live TV.”

Where Are They Now?

David Muir continues to anchor ABC World News Tonight, recently making headlines for his surprise announcement about stepping down after 11 years (see page A3).
Keith Urban remains a global touring artist, releasing new music and mentoring young talent on The Voice Australia.

But for fans, that single selfie represents something timeless: a perfect summer moment, caught on camera, when the news met the music—and the internet exploded.

📸 Relive the moment on YouTube: “Keith Urban Performs Live on GMA (August 2016)”
🎶 Keith Urban’s 2016 “Ripcord” album available now on all streaming platforms.

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